Archives: Dec 2023/Jan 2024

Aviation Photojournalist Don Winkler Remembered

March 30, 1931 – October 20, 2023 by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Father, husband, friend, pilot and aviation photojournalist, Donald (Don) P. Winkler, 92, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away at his home October … Continue reading

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What’s NASAO?

by Jim Bildilli Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Many of us are familiar with the acronyms AOPA, EAA, NBAA, GAMA and several others, but there’s also an aviation organization called the National Association of State Aviation … Continue reading

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Midwest LSA Expo 2023

by Jim Bildilli Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue MT. VERNON, ILL. – September 7-9, 2023, marked the fifteenth anniversary of the Midwest LSA Expo. The Expo is an annual event held at Mt. Vernon Municipal Airport … Continue reading

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Sunglasses

by Dr. Bill Blank, MD Senior Aviation Medical Examiner © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Recently the Federal Air Surgeon, Dr. Susan Northrup, released on YouTube, an “AME Minute” entitled “What … Continue reading

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Working One-On-One With Your Favorite Mechanic

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023/January 2024 Digital Issue I’ve always been a believer in working one-on-one with my aircraft mechanic when doing our annual inspection. I’m there if my mechanic has a question, I can … Continue reading

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Are You Moving & Changing Your Address? Better Let The FAA Know

by Gregory J. Reigel, Esq © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Are you in the process of moving and changing your address? Or have you recently moved? If so, you need … Continue reading

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Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Celebrates 21st Anniversary With Splash-In & Wedding

by Randy Strebig President, Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue OUTSTANDING!! Might be the ultimate summary in a single word to describe the 21st Annual Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association Splash-In, September 23-24, 2023, … Continue reading

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Milwaukee Timmerman Airport Hosts Spot Landing Contest

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue Experienced and inexperienced pilots alike participated in this year’s “Spot Landing Contest,” September 9, 2023, at Milwaukee Lawrence J Timmerman Airport (KMWC). Milwaukee County, which owns and operates Timmerman Airport and … Continue reading

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St. Louis Downtown Airport Saw Continued Growth In Flight Operations During FY2023

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue CAHOKIA HEIGHTS/SAUGET, ILL. – St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) announced flight operations at the airport increased to a total of 104,156 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The data … Continue reading

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Arrowhead Eagles Celebrate 75 Years of Aviation In Cook County

    Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine December 2023 Digital Issue GRAND MARAIS, MINN. – The Arrowhead Eagles Aviation Organization held its annual fundraising event at Grand Marais/Cook County Airport September 16, 2023. The fly-in and drive-in pancake breakfast is … Continue reading

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